From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Mathew Ishaya Audu, has lamented the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, attributing the rise in poverty to the erosion of the middle class. According to him, the increasing gap between the rich and the poor, coupled with high living costs and flawed policies, has left many struggling to survive. Speaking after the Northern Bishops’ meeting in Jos, Archbishop Audu criticized the government’s approach to tackling poverty, particularly its method of food distribution. He noted that during Christmas, government assistance was minimal, with Catholics in Plateau State…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto,the State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to Governor Ahmad Aliyu to extend the new minimum wage to its members. Alhaji Nasiru Sarkin Larabawa, Secretary of the Union, made the plea in a statement, citing the need for pensioners to care for their families amidst economic challenges and high food costs. Larabawa emphasized that pensioners, who served the state for 35 years, require this gesture. He appreciated the governor’s efforts in developing Sokoto State and ensuring prompt pension payments and gratuity allocations. The National Union of Pensioners has agreed…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption, injustice, and oppression in the state. Speaking at the commissioning of a newly constructed 9-kilometer road linking Fulatan, Zarewa, and Danguzuri in Rogo Local Government, Governor Yusuf symbolically drew a sword presented to him by Dr. Ishaq Falalu Zarewa on behalf of the community. The gesture, accompanied by a handwritten copy of the Qur’an, was in recognition of his government’s efforts to complete the vital road project aimed at boosting economic activities and improving the lives of rural dwellers. The…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the approval of the reconstruction of the Rogo-Bari-Falgore-Mahangi road at a cost of N13,350,209,134.89. The project aims to facilitate the smooth movement of farm produce and boost economic activities in the region. The governor made this announcement during the official commissioning of the nine-kilometre Fulatan-Zarewa Danguzuri Road, constructed by the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that the construction company…
.…Commends Sen. Kawu Sumaila for impactful constituency projects in Kano South By Usman Usman Garba In a strategic move to strengthen Kano State’s healthcare system, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has commissioned a 40-bed hospital in Zarewa, Rogo Local Government Area. The facility, constructed under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, was facilitated by Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, as part of his 2024 Constituency Projects. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf commended Senator Kawu Sumaila for championing the project, noting that the hospital will…
By Usman Usman Garba …As BUK management, YEDFO commend Governor Yusuf’s leadership The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sum of N8,199,635,732.07 for the execution of 15 major projects across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, following deliberations during the 24th Executive Council Meeting held at the Kano Government House on Wednesday. N2,737,518,204.96 was allocated for the construction of a one-story block of four classrooms across the 44 local government areas of the state. N2,311,388,177.70 was approved for the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A coordinated attack on the Muslim community in Umunede, Delta State, has destroyed properties worth an estimated N35 million. The attack, which took place on the evening of Tuesday, left 14 people with injuries, while others fled to neighbouring communities in Edo State and nearby villages for safety. According to Alhaji Ashiru Umar, the youth leader of the Muslim community, the incident occurred while members of the community were observing the Isha prayer. In a phone interview with Triumph correspondent in Calabar, he alleged that a group of armed individuals disguised in volunteer force uniforms,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has described the recognition of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as Governor of the Year 2024 by LEADERSHIP newspaper as well-deserved. Speaking in an interview with LEADERSHIP, Waiya highlighted the governor’s commitment to transforming education in Kano State. He noted that Governor Yusuf declared a state of emergency in the sector and allocated about 30% of the 2024 budget to its development. According to the commissioner, classrooms across the 44 local government areas have been renovated, with additional blocks constructed to accommodate more students. The government…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest against the recent 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The protest is set to take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, following the NLC’s rejection of the tariff hike, which it described as “insensitive, unjustifiable, and a direct assault on Nigerian workers and the general populace.” This was contained in a communiqué issued after the NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting on Wednesday. The council condemned the decision of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to approve the hike, which came…
By Ado Salisu Abdullahi Bello Aliyu, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the recently concluded Gombe State Principals’ Cup Football Competition, has revealed that his ultimate goal is to play for Real Madrid in Spain’s La Liga. He also aspires to join the Nigerian senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Aliyu, a former player for the Kano Pillars FC feeder team, caught the attention of spectators with his stellar performances during the opening and final matches of the one-week tournament at Pantami Stadium. Speaking to sports journalists, he expressed his ambition to play for Gombe United FC in…